IP Threat Report
47.115.73.182
ABUSE.MOM — BEHAVE OR GET EXPOSED
Geolocation & Classification
Detection Signatures
| Signature | Description | Points | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 404 ratio >= 60% | Majority of requests returned 404 — enumeration | +25 | |
| Probe pattern 302->404 same path | Behavioral anomaly detected by automated analysis | +20 | |
| Foreign referer seen | Referer from unrelated external domain | +10 | |
| Burst: 5 req / 2s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 | |
| Burst: 14 req / 10s | Abnormally fast request rate — automated scanning | +35 |
Observed Activity
Reconstructed HTTP requests from server access logs. Target domains redacted for security.
* Typical request patterns for detected signatures. Actual target domains are redacted.
Timeline
Network Provider
Recommendations
Actions taken & recommended
- IP 47.115.73.182 is blocked at application level (HTTP 403)
- Consider blocking at firewall level (iptables/CSF) to reduce server load
- Report abuse to the network provider via their abuse contact
- Ensure sensitive files (.env, .git, backups) are not accessible from the web
🔎 Directory Scan Defense
IP 47.115.73.182 is enumerating directories. Configure fail2ban apache-404 jail after 10+ 404 errors. Disable directory listings. Normalize all 404 responses.
🌊 Flood / DDoS Mitigation
Implement limit_req_zone in nginx. Deploy CDN with DDoS protection. Configure SYN cookies and connection tracking to throttle 47.115.73.182.
Open Ports & Services
Network reconnaissance data from Shodan. Open ports may indicate running services, misconfigurations, or potential attack surfaces.
| Port | Service | Risk | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | FTP | Medium | File Transfer Protocol — often targeted for anonymous login attacks |
| 22 | SSH | Low | Secure Shell — common brute force target for remote access |
| 80 | HTTP | Low | HTTP web server — standard web traffic |
⚠️ 1 high-risk port detected on 47.115.73.182. These services should not be publicly accessible without strict firewall rules.
| CVE ID | Link |
|---|---|
| CVE-2023-48795 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-32728 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-6110 | NVD → |
| CVE-2008-3844 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-51385 | NVD → |
| CVE-2007-2768 | NVD → |
| CVE-2016-20012 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-6109 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-41617 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-51767 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-14145 | NVD → |
| CVE-2017-15906 | NVD → |
| CVE-2020-15778 | NVD → |
| CVE-2023-38408 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-15919 | NVD → |
| CVE-2025-26465 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-20685 | NVD → |
| CVE-2018-15473 | NVD → |
| CVE-2021-36368 | NVD → |
| CVE-2026-35414 | NVD → |
| CVE-2019-6111 | NVD → |
🔴 This host has 21 known CVEs associated with its exposed services. This volume strongly suggests severely outdated software. Review each CVE in the NVD database.
Data source: Shodan InternetDB. Scanned independently of abuse.mom.
Blacklist Status (DNSBL)
This IP was checked against major DNS-based blacklists used by mail servers and firewalls worldwide.
Checked: Spamhaus, SpamCop, Barracuda, SORBS, CBL, UCEProtect. Results may change over time.
Threat Analysis
47.115.73.182 has been assigned a threat score of 80/100 (Critical). This is a critical-level threat. Systems administrators should treat this IP as hostile and block all inbound connections without exception.
The following attack categories were identified:
📊 Threat Analysis
47.115.73.182 is registered in Shenzhen, China, operating on the network of Addresses CNNIC. This IP first appeared in our threat feeds after triggering multiple behavioral detection signatures. During its 13-day observation window, we recorded 2 hostile requests from this IP — roughly 0.2 per day on average. The address is classified as residential, meaning it likely belongs to an end-user ISP connection. Malicious activity from residential IPs typically indicates device compromise or botnet membership. The dual attack vectors of Path Enumeration combined with Request Flooding indicate a coordinated assault rather than opportunistic scanning. Our records show 123 malicious IPs originating from China, positioning it as a significant contributor to global threat activity. At 80/100, this IP warrants immediate defensive action.
This IP is classified as residential, suggesting it may belong to a compromised home device, IoT botnet member, or an infected personal computer. Residential IPs involved in attacks often indicate malware infection without the owner's knowledge.
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Security Intelligence
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